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Mayson, French & Ryan on Company Law 2008 - 2009 isbn 9780199547050

Mayson, French & Ryan on Company Law 2007 - 2008

Subjects:
Company Law, Key Annual Titles
Contents:
1. Registration
2. Memorandum of Association
3. Articles of Association
4. Disclosure
5. Corporate Personality
6. Shares
7. Offering Shares to the Public
8. Transfer of Shares
9. Accounts
10. Distributions and the Maintenance of Capital
11. Borrowing, Credit and Security
12. Marketable Loans
13. Market Abuse
14. Shareholders
15. Directors
16. Directors' Duties
17. Corporate Officers and Promoters
18. Remedies for Maladministration
19. Dealings with a Company
20. Company Insolvency and Liquidation

ISBN13: 9780199210817
ISBN: 0199210810
New Edition ISBN: 9780199547050
Published: August 2007
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: UK
Binding: Paperback
Price: Out of print

Mayson, French and Ryan on Company Law , now in its twenty-fourth edition, is firmly established as the most up-to-date and accurate account of company law available. Presenting this complex and intricate subject with great clarity, it sheds light on the complexities in this field of law, and explains areas of uncertainty and controversy in a user-friendly and jargon-free way.

This new edition is fully updated to take into account the passing of the Companies Act 2006, making it one of the only textbooks on the market to accurately reflect the evolving company law landscape. The legislative framework is fleshed out with discussion of provisions relating to the creation, financing and management of companies, as well as their insolvency and winding up. Quotations from important judgements accompany discussions of the substantive case law, providing detailed presentation and analysis.

With a new edition appearing annually, Mayson, French and Ryan combines technical and practical detail with an intellectual perspective, making it invaluable for under and postgraduate students, as well as practitioners.

  • The only book on company law to be updated annually, which means that content is always current, including the latest cases and statutory changes, including the Companies Act 2006
  • Provides a clear description and in-depth explanation of this complex area of law, helping students to fully grasp areas of uncertainty or controversy
  • Excels in providing technical detail, whilst also examining theoretical issues, making it ideal for practitioners as well as academic and professional students
  • Covers a wide range of topics in company law, securities law and corporate insolvency, making it suitable for a wide range of courses
  • Accompanied by an Online Resource Centre providing biannual updates to ensure that readers are kept informed of changes in the field
  • Fully updated to take into account changes following the passing of the Companies Act 2006
  • Each chapter starts with a list of topics to ensure ease of navigation for students
  • Format is now larger so that pages are clear and welcoming for readers